A Suitcase Full of Vitamins

"I got cocky and I stopped taking my vitamins. It was an inconvenience to have a suitcase full of vitamins with me on the road. About two years ago, it caught up with me." - Mary Ann Mobley

Vitamins are vital if our body is to function normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth, general-well being and vitality.  We don't all get enough vitamins from foods alone which is why all of need to have some type of vitamin supplement in our diet.  Below are the list of vitamins I take.  While these vitamins are not for everyone, I can guarantee there's a few on there you should be taking.  As always, consult with your doctor before begining a vitamin plan.



 

Before Gym

B-complex - 1

green tea - 1

l-carntine – 1

Morning (if you

work out in a.m.

take all after gym)

multi vit - 1

bee pollen - 1

biotin - 1

iron - 1

CLA - 1

Primrose – 1

Calcium – 1

Vitamin D – 1

Omega 3 – 1

Lunch

CLA - 1

Primrose - 1

Dinner

CLA - 1

Primrose - 1

Bed / Strength Training

L-Glut - 1

It may seem like a lot to remember, however, there's some tricks around remembering.  First I write on each vitamin bottle the amount I take, how many times a day, and when (breakfast/lunch/dinner/gym).  Secondly, I simply printed out the above and taped it near my fridge.  Thirdly, once a week I set aside 7 small tupperware containers and fill it with my pills.  Within each tupperware is a small plastic baggie which I know is either Morning, Lunch, Dinner, Bed or Before the gym.  I also have a little cheat sheet taped on the cap of my tuperware that I can easily tape to the next day's tuperware.  Vitamins have helped me in many ways.  They improve energy, stress levels, mood, anxiety and weight along with many other things.  Below is a desription of each of the vitamins I take:

Multi:

 A mix of vitamins

Bee Pollen:

Vitamins and minerals are not all that bee pollen offers.  It is also rich in proteins, free amino acids, hormones and trace elements. No other food on earth offers such a broad spectrum of nutrition so naturally. All over the world honeybee pollen is recognized not only as an ideal food source,  but as a food source with wide-acting medicinal properties, including:

1. Restore lost sexual desire and energy.

2. Alleviate menstrual cramps.

3. Speed the healing of wounds.

4. Alleviate depression and fatigue.

5. Normalize digestive problems.

6. Alleviate migraine headaches.

7. Relieve various prostate problems.

8. Improve fertility in females and males.

9. Reduce cholesterol.

10. Greatly improve energy levels.

11. Weight Control

12. Using bee pollen daily can help you build up a resistance to airborne pollen allergies.

Biotin:

Biotin is an important component of enzymes in the body that break down certain substances like fats, carbohydrates, and others.

Iron:

People take iron supplements for preventing and treating low levels of iron (iron deficiency) and the resulting iron deficiency anemia. In people with iron deficiency anemia, the red blood cells can’t carry enough oxygen to the body because they don’t have enough iron. People with this condition often feel very tired.

Vitamin B12 / B Complex

It can be found in foods such as meat, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory.

CLA

Conjugated linoleic acid refers to a group of chemicals found in the fatty acid linoleic acid. Dairy products and beef are the major dietary sources.  Conjugated linoleic acid is used for cancer, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), obesity, weight loss caused by chronic disease, bodybuilding, and limiting food allergy reactions.

An average diet supplies 15-174 mg of conjugated linoleic acid daily. How does it work? Conjugated linoleic acid might help reduce body fat deposits and improve immune function.

Primrose

Some people use evening primrose oil for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); asthma; nerve damage related to diabetes; an itching disorder called neurodermatitis; hyperactivity in children and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); obesity and weight loss; whooping cough; and gastrointestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and peptic ulcer disease.  Women use evening primrose oil in pregnancy for preventing high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia), shortening labor, starting labor, and preventing late deliveries. Women also use evening primrose oil for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain, endometriosis, and symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.

L- GLUTAMINE

Glutamine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins), found naturally in the body.  Some people use glutamine for digestive system conditions such as stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It is also used for depression, moodiness, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and enhancing exercise performance.

Green tea

is used to improve mental alertness and thinking.  It is also used for weight loss and to treat stomach disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, bone loss (osteoporosis), and solid tumor cancers.

L-carnitine

is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is naturally produced in the body.  It is also used as a replacement supplement in strict vegetarians, dieters, and low-weight or premature infants.  L-carnitine helps the body produce energy. It is important for heart and brain function, muscle movement, and many other body processes.

Omega-3

Fish oil can be obtained from eating fish or by taking supplements. Fish that are especially rich in the beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty acids include mackerel, tuna, salmon, sturgeon, mullet, bluefish, anchovy, sardines, herring, trout, and menhaden. They provide about 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids in about 3.5 ounces of fish. Fish may have earned its reputation as “brain food” because some people eat fish to help with depression, psychosis, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer’s disease, and other thinking disorders.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is required for the regulation of the minerals calcium and phosphorus found in the body. It also plays an important role in maintaining proper bone structure.  Nevertheless, vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might expect. People who don’t get enough sun, especially people living in Canada and the northern half of the US, are especially at risk. Vitamin D deficiency also occurs even in sunny climates, possibly because people are staying indoors more, covering up when outside, or using sunscreens consistently these days to reduce skin cancer risk.

Calcium

Calcium is a mineral that is an essential part of bones and teeth. The heart, nerves, and blood-clotting systems also need calcium to work.